How to Pronounce Meander

To pronounce "meander", say MEAND-er — 2 syllables, IPA /miˈændə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/miˈændə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “meander”

"meander" has 2 syllables: meand-er. It rhymes with candor and slander, if that helps it stick.

What does meander mean?

noun

A decorative border constructed from a continuous line, shaped into a repeated motif, that is commonly found in Greek art.
A structural motif in proteins consisting of four adjacent antiparallel strands and their linking loops.

noun

One of the turns of a winding, crooked, or involved course.
“the meanders of an old river, or of the veins and arteries in the body”
A tortuous or intricate movement.

verb

To wind or turn in a course or passage; to be intricate.
“The stream meandered through the valley.”
To wind, turn, or twist; to make flexuous.

Synonyms

Greek fret meander

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Words that rhyme with meander

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

candor slander gander pander salamander gerrymander candour bystander mander alexander stander hander

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "meander"?▾

"Meander" has 2 syllables: meand · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "meander"?▾

The IPA transcription of "meander" is /miˈændə(ɹ)/.

What does "meander" mean?▾

Meander: A decorative border constructed from a continuous line, shaped into a repeated motif, that is commonly found in Greek art.

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